18th JUNE CURRENT AFFAIRS

1ISRO, Department of Atomic Energy collaborate on advanced lunar lander technology

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman V Narayanan has informed that they have collaborated with the Department of Atomic Energy to develop an advanced artificial heating system that can protect lunar lander from the freezing weather of the Moon.

Addressing the CSIR-RISE Conclave in Bengaluru, ISRO chief explained that Chandrayaan 3 lander Vikram fuelled by solar energy, operated only for 14 days on Moon.

ISRO will now work with the Atomic Energy Department to develop a lunar lander that can survive on the Moon for up to 200 days. This lander with artificial heaters can survive harsh weather conditions on the Moon.

He added that this will help long-duration lunar exploration in future missions.

The lunar days and nights last about 14 Earth days each, and heat reaches 121 celsius and temperature dips to minus 129 celsius at night.

2Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan at the release of the book ‘Agatthiyar – The Unifier’

India’s cultural unity is not a modern construct but an ancient civilizational reality, said Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan while releasing the book “Agatthiyar - The Unifier” at Uprashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi today.

The book brings out the enduring legacy of Sage Agatthiyar and the deep-rooted cultural unity that has bound Bharat together for millennia.\

Describing Agatthiyar as a timeless symbol of Bharat’s cultural and spiritual unity, the Vice President highlighted the sage’s role in connecting the traditions of North and South India and reaffirmed that no force can divide Bharat.

He also emphasized that India’s languages enrich one another through mutual respect and cultural exchange.

3One Nation, One Expo

Bharat Buildcon 2026 – One Nation, One Expo, an exhibition for the building materials and construction industry, was inaugurated today at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, New Delhi

over than 25,000 visitors attended the exhibition on the inaugural day. The exhibition brings together architects, builders, developers, contractors, manufacturers, traders, policymakers, industry associations and international buyers from different parts of India and abroad, providing a platform for industry interaction and business engagement.

The exhibition showcases products, technologies and innovations across 24 segments, including ceramics and stone, hardware, cement and steel, plywood and laminates, furniture, sanitaryware, electricals, paints, construction technologies and other allied sectors.